Finca La Riviera [Sudan Rume]

Details:

• Origin: Colombia, Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda

• Producer: Julio Madrid / Finca La Riviera (UBA Coffee project)

• Variety: Sudan Rume

• Process: Bioreactor fermentation with selected indigenous yeast

• Elevation: ~1,750 m above sea level

• Roast Level: Medium-Light (filter‑oriented)

• Tasting Notes: Apricot 🍑 • Citrus 🍋 • Peach 🍑 • Rose 🌹

• Body: Silky

• Acidity: Medium

Intro:

TANAT is excited to present Finca La Riviera [Sudan Rume], a striking and expressive Colombian coffee that showcases the elegant complexity of the rare Sudan Rume variety. Cultivated high in the lush hills of Risaralda, this lot undergoes a meticulous bioreactor fermentation that enhances its aromatic depth and clarity. The cup reveals layers of apricot 🍑, citrus 🍋, peach 🍑, and delicate rose 🌹 notes, all wrapped in a silky texture and refined finesse — a wonderful journey from terroir to filter.

The Producer:

This coffee comes from Finca La Riviera, a standout farm within the UBA Coffee project, led by producer Julio Madrid and his team. Located in the verdant Santa Rosa de Cabal region of Colombia’s Risaralda department, La Riviera benefits from rich volcanic soils, a cool Andean climate, and attentive farming practices that highlight high‑quality microlots. The UBA Coffee initiative blends tradition and innovation, giving producers the tools to explore expressive fermentations and varietals of distinction — including the rare Sudan Rume.

The Process:

What makes this lot truly special is its controlled bioreactor fermentation. After harvest, the cherries are pulped and placed into a bioreactor where they’re inoculated with a selected indigenous yeast (Kazachstania humilis). The fermentation is rigorously monitored (temperature, acidity, time) for about 48 hours, allowing for enhanced aromatic development and structural clarity. After fermentation, the beans are washed and sun‑dried until stable, then finished in a controlled environment to reach ideal moisture content. This careful process yields a bright, elegant coffee with clean fruit expression and a silky body.

The Cup:

In the cup, Finca La Riviera [Sudan Rume] offers a refined and aromatic profile with layered fruit and floral character. Bright apricot 🍑 sweetness and citrus 🍋 zest lead the way, followed by soft peach 🍑 undertones and gentle rose 🌹 aromatics that linger. The acidity is balanced and medium in intensity, while the body feels smooth and silky — perfect for filter methods that allow each nuance to unfold sip by sip.

Overall:

TANAT’s Finca La Riviera [Sudan Rume] is a beautifully composed and expressive coffee that celebrates one of coffee’s rarest varietals. From the meticulous care on the farm to the advanced fermentation and drying techniques, this microlot highlights both terroir and craftsmanship. Whether you’re exploring rare varietals or seeking a standout filter coffee, this Sudan Rume offers elegance, depth, and unforgettable flavour — a true speciality experience.

What is the roast recency?

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 8-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.